Gear Review: Granite Gear Crown2 60

The Crown2 60 by Granite Gear is a backpack, plain and simple.  In an attempt to lighten the load, features are kept to a minimum so that, essentially, it’s just a big nylon tube.  I would not call the Crown2 sexy, but the few chosen features are there for a reason.  For storage, there is a large main compartment, a mesh stuff pocket on the back, two (freaking huge) side bottle pockets, a removable lid, and two hip-belt pockets.  Other bits and bobs include side compression straps, load lifter straps, and a roll-top closure.  And that’s pretty much it.  The pack has a 60 liter capacity and weighs 36 ounces the way I carried it(without the lid, 3oz).  The hip-belt is adjustable and removable(minus 7oz).  This pack is available in three sizes, but the torso size is not adjustable beyond this, unfortunately.